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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,748.96, 74,147.76 and 46,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,748.96, 74,147.76 and 46,284 is: 63,849.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,748.96 : 74,147.76 = 46,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,748.96/74,147.76 = 46,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,748.96x = 74,147.76 × 46,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,748.96x = 3,431,854,923.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,854,923.84/53,748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,849.70

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